ZIP 27571 (Rolesville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27571: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Wake County compares with North Carolina
Wake County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wake County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Wake County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 27571: US-64 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27571: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Wake County has recorded 6,415 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,996 people injured and 66 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27571 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-96 (4), SR-98 (4) and US-1 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 168 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27571 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wake County.
- Look at alternatives to US-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Wake County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 5 |
| SR-96 | 4 |
| SR-98 | 4 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| Atlantic Ave | 1 |
| New Falls Of Neuse Rd. | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| Ssr-2005 Honeycutt Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2108 E Millbrook Rd | 1 |
| US-401 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wake County) |
|---|---|
| Capital Blvd | 254 |
| Glenwood Ave | 137 |
| New Bern Ave | 62 |
| Wake Forest Rd | 50 |
| E Williams St | 47 |
| Wade Ave | 39 |
| Knightdale Blvd | 37 |
| S Wilmington St | 37 |
ZIP 27571 at a glance
| Population | 9,095 |
| Density | 721 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,139 |
| Median home value | $491,895 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wake County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 164 | — | 6.3 |
| 2000s | 302 | +84% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 552 | +83% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 486 | -12% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 164 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 486. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.0 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27571
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27571?
6,415 truck crashes have been reported in Wake County since 2015, with 66 deaths and 3,996 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27571?
US-64 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27571 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27571?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Wake County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27571?
Since 2015, Wake County has reported 168 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27571 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Wake County has 45.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27571?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.